Phishing without e-mail
Thursday, 02 December 2004, 22:48 GMT
Phishing attackers have long used e-mail as bait for victims. But a security software provider has identified a growing trend: fraudsters create fake retail sites, optimised for search engines, in the hope that victims will stumble upon them.
Most phishing attacks of the past 12 months involved sending e-mail that purports to come from a major company – usually a financial services firm, e-tailer or other service provider. Victims follow links in the e-mail to "re-confirm" their security details – and these details are quickly exploited for profit.
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